Toyota Corolla

I bought a 2019 hybrid corolla new. ZR top of the range. It has a good rear view camera and relatively cheap to run.. although my 5.5lt per 100k is a long way from the advertised 4.2.
The demister doesn't demist side windows, there is no reverse collision warning sound, the blind spot is terrible ( I have a long lost of functions it does perform, but not very well)..but the final straw is. NO SPARE TYRE..NONE..no space saver ..just a tyre kit. When I had a punture RACV would not even use it, said it is useless. Now I have a totally flat tyre

Used for almost daily general commuting. Sits at a healthy 140,000 kms. Has been serviced at all intervals with Toyota. Seats are comfortable and accelerates politely. A few rattles. It had a major electrical failure. This is a known international defect with Toyota's Fujitsu head units that they become prematurely inoperative, including connected dash and steering wheel controls and it costs thousands to replace. However, Toyota Australia have swept it under the rug and I don't understand why as it affects my vehicles safety (reverse camera).

Need a frugal Internal Combustion Engine that uses 6 litres per 100 km and costs 100 dollars to service?

Toyota Corolla.

You don't make the same engine for 20 years and get it wrong. 1.8 Litre, 100 KW. Adequate, not mind-blowing. 0-100 in 9 or so seconds. Quick enough off the mark. I commute 15-25000 km a year to and from work. This car was the most sensible purchase I've made in years. A family friend I know commutes daily from Northern NSW to Southport on the Gold Coast. It's a 2006 that is nearing 400,000 km. To date, only routine servici

Had Corollas since 2016. The 2020 Corolla sedan is the best so far and reliable as the others. Apart from a service once a year we have had no problems with this vehicle. Love the safety feachers especially BSM and Lane assist features. the cruise control that takes into account traffic speed ahead makes londistance driving on highways effortless. Love the car Low clearance at the front is a compromise for the sporty look!!! Grandkids love the moon roof.

This is actually a brief report on three Corolla types I hired early April 2022. The first was a hybrid which seemed very economical ( although it was not topped up). It was standard Corolla and so quiet, however did it feel like turning the clock back when the ICE engine started up. This happens very often as the E doesn't run for long and it works early only, it seems. I noticed charging though, on downhills etc. The Corolla with boot and ICE engine didn't impress in any way although it might go forever.....like all of them.
Lastly, I was imp

Bought this car new about 3 months ago. It is fairly fuel efficient, but lacks many features that were standard on many cars 10 years ago.
The mirrors don't fold in automatically.
The rear vision mirror doesn't automatically dim.
Only one USB port in the front.
No aircon vent in the back.
It is also fairly noisy inside once you go over about 60kms/h.
The boot space is fairly small.
On my car the rubber around the window on the rear passenger side hasn't been fitted properly so it leaks air and is noisy if you're sitting in the back (Toyota are looking into this).
Because of COVID I couldn't do a test drive.
Have to say I expected a bit more for my money.

Shopping once a week, volunteering a couple days a week & the occasional visit in same town or the odd time during the year out of town. The car is usually checked by the mechanic every six months.

This is my daily drive. So easy to drive. Big enough for 4 adults. The back row for 3 adults will be a bit small for long drive. Booth is very good size. Yes, some other hatch may have bigger booth size. But if you are looking for very big booth, look for a bigger car. When put down back row seat. The booth is so big and can carry a lot of items.
Service my car every 6 months. I think it’s good for most car to do this just to keep the the engine in good condition.
CVT need to get use to. The first few months is feel different to traditional

My Wife received this car as a gift to use as a town car.
It is pretty much the base model pov pack, with the CV transmission and steel rims.
Regardless, this car performs really well for a naturally aspirated 1.8 litre engine.
Stability and control are great, the interior appointments are adequate, the multimedia screen has Bluetooth and usb connectivity.
This vehicle has been 100% reliable over 150000 km. It is on the 3rd set of tyres, 2nd set of brake pads, and second battery.
As a 6'2" individual, I find the legroom and headroom more than a